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July 2017

Proposed changes to City's zoning code

Proposed changes to City’s zoning code

Highlights & Top Stories:

  • July 5 – City researches and compares environmental concerns between Paramount and Carson
  • July 11 – Carlton Forge Works agrees to a proposed order for abatement regarding its odors
  • July 13 – SCAQMD holds public hearing for Carlton Forge Works and Vice Mayor Martinez testifies on behalf of City
  • July 18 – City addresses widespread increase in hexavalent chromium levels in the area
  • July 23 – Anaplex’s third curtailment
  • July 21 – Hexavalent chromium is detected in Long Beach
  • July 26 – SCAQMD seeks administrative order against Lubeco Inc. in Long Beach
  • July 28 – Air Quality Sub Committee reviews soil sampling results and discusses air quality reference points for other regulatory agencies
  • July 28 – Carlton Forge agrees to Stipulated Order for Abatement to reduce odors
  • July 31 – Village Park tests safe for contaminants

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